New blog post: Back to Basics with Apple Mail, Notes, and Reminders Apps
I’ve been debating getting a second HomePod mini for my office for a year or two (I move really slowly on $$ things), but now I know if I pick one up, Apple will announce a new version the next week.
Now it’s a standoff between Tim Cook and my need for more stereo for my music.
“I wanna love you, I wanna make you mine…”
You’ll finish the next line whether you want to or not if you’ve been watching NHL playoffs in Canada. 😂
I first created this reboot of my email newsletter back in February… of 2024. I’ve been rewriting it every few months as things change. 😆 Maybe I should just hit send.

New blog post: The Necessary Conversation Podcast
New blog post: 12 Years of Ghost
I dig how simply and clearly Ray Ortega demonstrates the benefits of Elgato’s new Voice Focus feature works. I’m definitely tempted to upgrade my old Scarlett 18i8 with a simple Wave XLR. #podcasting
Siri and Google are currently fighting over who gets to notify me the most about the various flights I have today… except I don’t have any flights today. My parents, who forwarded me their trip itinerary, have flights today. 😆
It’s such a Jets move to wait until 1.6 seconds left to tie game 7 and send it to overtime. #NHLJets
I still remember the chills I got when we walked around that corner and saw the entrance to Black Spire Outpost. I don’t know when we’ll feel comfortable going back to the States again, but I hope every Star Wars nerd gets to experience it someday. #maythefourth

Someone kept trying to join a group #Fortnite game last night who’s on my Epic Games friend list, but because of username confusion, I have no idea who you are and you didn’t have voice going. 😆 Feel free to DM me or get in touch somehow if that’s you? 😆 🕹️
New word game added to my rotation: Bracket City (via Ginger in The ShopTalk Show Discord.
I’m live now on Twitch talking with Tim about…things - we might even try taking a few callers if the tech behaves.
🔔 Tim and I are going to be chatting about something… podcast editing, websites, taxes, something? - Join us in an hour 1:45pm / 3:45pm EST on Twitch.
Blue’s coach Jim Montgomery is an ass for claiming any knowledge of how and when Scheifele was hurt. No wonder the Blues are playing like a bunch of goons. #NHLJets
Running a business that earns mostly in USD but has mostly CAD expenses makes it hard to quickly calculate a profit and loss statement and tell if I’m actually making money. 😪
If I brought in $5,000USD in June—what was that in CAD by the time it hit my bank account? #overthinkingbrain